UTA improved to 16-6 overall and 9-3 in the Sun Belt with Saturday's victory. Arkansas State went to 5-10 and 3-10 in league play. The win was UTA's first over Arkansas State since 1987, ending a 10-game losing streak to the Redwolves that dated back to when the teams were members of the Southland Conference.

UTA outscored Arkansas State 22-10 in the fourth quarter to overcome what was a one-point ASU advantage going into the final 10 minutes. ASU led by as much as nine during the first quarter, outscoring UTA 22-13 in the period. UTA outscored the Redwolves 56-36 over the final 30 minutes of the game.

Rebekah VanDijk posted a game-high 21 points on 9-13 shooting. VanDijk has scored in double figures in 21 of the 22 games played this season.

UTA featured two others in double figures with Crystal Allen following up a 16-point effort on Thursday with 13 points against ASU. Allen was 3-of-5 from 3-point land to lead all players. Aysia Evans had 13 points on 5-of-9 shooting.

UTA outscored ASU 40-24 in the paint, while using a 20-14 turnover advantage into a 15-12 advantage in points off turnovers.

The Lady Mavericks bested the league leaders in 3-pointers made, hitting 4-of-12 for 33.3 percent, while ASU hit just three of its 18 attempts (16.7 percent).

The contest was tied eight times, while there was five lead changes.

The Lady Mavericks hit the road for their only meetings with the Georgia teams. UTA takes on Georgia Southern on Thursday in Statesboro, Ga.